Edithburgh SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Edithburgh, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Edithburgh SA is 550 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Edithburgh is $459 per week ($23,868 per year). Median rent in Edithburgh is $210 per week ($910 per month). Edithburgh has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Edithburgh has a population density of 13.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Edithburgh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edithburgh is $997.

There were 1 recorded offences in Edithburgh in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Edithburgh Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Edithburgh Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$459/wk
$23,868 per year
#8581 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
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Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$997/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Edithburgh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (305) Female 45.2% (252)

Population Density

13.2
people per km²
550 people · 41.6 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,086
Family income/wk

Edithburgh Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Edithburgh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.4% 152 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.6% 55 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Edithburgh Country of Birth

Australia
89.4%
England
9.4%
Germany
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Edithburgh Religion

No Religion
45.9%
Uniting Church
12.0%
Not stated
11.8%
Anglican
10.7%
Catholic
9.4%
Pentecostal
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Lutheran
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Edithburgh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Edithburgh Employment

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Employed full-time
16.4% 73 people
Employed part-time
10.5% 47 people
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Unemployed
3.1% 14 people
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Not in labour force
70.0% 312 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Edithburgh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.6%
Bachelor Degree
10.8%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Edithburgh Occupation

Managers
21.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.7%
Professionals
15.2%
Labourers
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Edithburgh Field of Study

Engineering
26.4%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%
Education
12.5%
Health
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
6.9%
Architecture & Building
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Edithburgh Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Edithburgh Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
15.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
1.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Edithburgh Marital Status

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Married
49.6% 251
↔️
Separated
3.6% 18
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Divorced
15.2% 77
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Widowed
8.9% 45
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Never married
22.7% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Edithburgh Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
37.2%
German
6.8%
Scottish
4.9%
Irish
4.1%
Other
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%
Welsh
1.2%
Filipino
0.9%
Maori
0.9%
Maltese
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Edithburgh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.5%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Catholic
19.6%
Pre-school
7.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Edithburgh Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.4% 117
No need for assistance
88.6% 910

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Edithburgh Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.1% 132
Not a volunteer
70.9% 321

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Edithburgh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.1%
$450-$599/mo
6.7%
$600-$799/mo
8.9%
$800-$999/mo
20.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Edithburgh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.8%
Did not go to work
21.7%
Walked only
9.2%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Other
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Edithburgh Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.9%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Edithburgh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.6%
2 bedrooms
15.9%
3 bedrooms
54.8%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Edithburgh Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
33.4%
moved in the last 5 years
8.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
30.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Edithburgh Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
1,026
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Edithburgh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
70
Arthritis
51
Diabetes
44
Heart disease
27
Asthma
23
Cancer
19
Lung condition
16
Stroke
11
Kidney disease
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Edithburgh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$300-$399/wk
12.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Edithburgh Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.1%
One parent — no children under 15
8.4%
Couple — no children under 15
6.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Edithburgh Military Service

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Previously served
6.6% 30
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Never served
93.4% 426

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Edithburgh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 89
Did not provide
80.4% 366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Edithburgh Children Ever Born

No children
21.7%
1 child
8.0%
2 children
44.6%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Edithburgh When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
12
1961–1970
33
1971–1980
8
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Edithburgh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.1%
5–14 hours
27.4%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
16.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Edithburgh Household Size

1 person
38.3%
2 persons
48.0%
3 persons
4.4%
4 persons
6.0%
5 persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Edithburgh Where Residents Moved From

Same address
430
Moved from SA
35
Moved — same area (SA2)
30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Edithburgh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
74.1%
Blended family — no other children
14.8%
Step family — no other children
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Edithburgh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Edithburgh Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $784/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Edithburgh

≈ $3,397/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $574/wk
Rent share 26.8%

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Edithburgh vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edithburgh

What is the population of Edithburgh SA?

The population of Edithburgh SA is 550 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.2 people per km².Edithburgh is ranked #4,878 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Edithburgh?

The median personal income in Edithburgh SA is $459 per week, or $23,868 per year.The median household income is $784 per week.Family income is $1,086 per week.Edithburgh is ranked #8,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Edithburgh?

Median rent in Edithburgh SA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Edithburgh ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Edithburgh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edithburgh SA is $997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Edithburgh?

The median age in Edithburgh SA is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Edithburgh a good suburb to live in?

Edithburgh is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 550.The median income is $459/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40394. All dollar figures in AUD.